Coastal Flood Warning issued as Tropical Storm Rachel nears: See expected landfall
Tropical Storm Rachel is moving toward Southern California and is expected to make landfall in the San Diego-Tijuana area early Sunday. The storm is forecast to bring coastal flooding, dangerous surf, beach erosion, heavy rain, and strong winds to the region. San Diego is under a tropical storm watch, which is a rare occurrence for the area. Coastal communities are taking precautions to prepare for the storm's arrival.
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The story so far
4 developments- Oct 7Hurricane Rachel could be on path to San Diego, new projections show
- Oct 8Southern California coastal cities brace for flooding, dangerous surf
- Oct 9Tropical Storm Rachel approaches Southern California. Here's how much rain to expect
- Oct 10San Diego under rare tropical storm watch with Rachel set to bring coastal flooding, heavy rain and strong winds
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